All About Residential Plumbing in Southern California
Karen Hicks is the Office Manager of Merry Plumbing in Pasadena, California. Merry Plumbing is a top-rated residential and commercial plumbing company that serves clients throughout the Southern California area. In this series of articles, Hicks talks about a few tricks of the plumbing trade.
When it comes to most common plumbing projects, the price is a combination of time and materials. Most plumbers charge a flat fee for showing up, plus an hourly fee. On top of that, homeowners will need to pay for any materials used.
Getting a main line cleanout installed will significantly reduce the price that a plumber will charge if he is ever called out to repair a clog between the house and the city sewer line.
In Southern California, many older homes still retain their original plumbing pipes. These galvanized pipes, however, generally need to be replaced with copper pipes.
Although it's best to call a plumber for the big jobs, there are dozens of small fixes that homeowners can make themselves.
Quotes and in-person pricing estimates are typically not necessary for smaller plumbing jobs. Quotes are best for big jobs like re-piping and main line cleanout installations.
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